Bail hearings in Toronto
Bail hearings for accused held in custody in Toronto are heard at the Ontario Court of Justice. Overnight bail courts operate at the Toronto South Detention Centre area. First-appearance bail hearings are also held at Old City Hall (60 Queen Street West) for accused brought directly to court. Superior Court bail reviews are at 361 University Avenue.
Criminal defence in Toronto: bail and remand
The Law Firm of Ted Yoannou assists clients who are in custody following an arrest in Toronto. Bail matters are time-sensitive. A person who remains in custody must be brought before a justice without unreasonable delay and, where a justice is available, within 24 hours. The completed bail hearing may take place later. Counsel can help prepare a release plan, identify a proposed surety if one is needed, and address possible conditions. Call us as soon as possible after someone is arrested.
Toronto (Avenue Road)
2078 Avenue Road, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M5M 4A6
North York (Finch)
1000 Finch Avenue West, Suite 600
North York, ON M3J 2V5
How Toronto bail hearings work
If a person is arrested and held in custody in Toronto, here is what happens:
- They are held at a Toronto police division and must be brought before a justice without unreasonable delay. Where a justice is available, that first appearance must occur within 24 hours, although the completed bail hearing may take place later.
- The Crown may consent to release, oppose bail, or propose conditions. A contested bail hearing can run for an hour or more.
- Release conditions such as curfews, geographic restrictions, and no-contact orders are imposed on release.
- If bail is denied in Ontario Court, a bail review can be brought in Superior Court at 361 University Avenue.
Counsel can present the proposed release plan, respond to the Crown’s concerns, and address possible conditions. The justice decides whether to release or detain the accused, and what conditions are appropriate, based on the evidence and the bail provisions of the Criminal Code.
Charges we handle
- Assault, domestic assault, sexual assault, and weapons offences
- Drug charges: possession, trafficking, and production
- Robbery, theft, break and enter, and fraud
- Firearms and prohibited weapons offences
- Bail hearings, bail reviews, and breach of bail conditions
- All indictable offences before Superior Court
- Record suspensions and U.S. waivers
Toronto Legal News
Woman Attacked by Teenagers Outside Scarborough Town Centre
In mid-March, a twenty-six-year-old woman was robbed and assaulted by two sixteen-year-old girls outside the Scarborough Town Centre at approximately 7:30 pm. The victim was approached as she was leaving the mall, and the two teenagers stole from her and physically assaulted her. Young persons aged twelve to seventeen who face criminal charges are governed by the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). Depending on the severity of the offence and the circumstances, a youth may be tried as an adult. particularly those between fourteen and seventeen facing serious violent offences. The YCJA focuses on accountability, rehabilitation, and reintegration, but serious consequences including custody remain possible. If your child faces criminal charges in Scarborough or Toronto, contact us for a free initial consultation.
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Someone was arrested in Toronto
If someone you know has been arrested in Toronto, contact us immediately. A person held in custody must be brought before a justice without unreasonable delay, generally within 24 hours where a justice is available; a completed bail hearing may occur later. We can appear for bail hearings on short notice. Call 416-486-2200.
Arrest in Toronto? Call now.
A person held in custody must be brought before a justice without unreasonable delay, generally within 24 hours where a justice is available; a completed bail hearing may occur later. We can appear on short notice. Call 416-486-2200.